Famous Birthdays
- Ronald Adam, British actor (Lost Horizon, The Prisoner of Zenda, Phantom Shot), born in Herefordshire, England (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Leland Hone, Irish cricket wicketkeeper (1 Test; first Irishman to represent England; MCC), dies at 43
1896 Highlights
About December 31, 1896
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
